Holiday events in Washington

Check out happening holiday events all around Washington, DC

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

 Wed, 24 Dec at 04:00 pm Warner Theatre

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

 Sat, 27 Dec at 02:00 pm Warner Theatre

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm Warner Theatre

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

 Sun, 28 Dec at 01:00 pm Warner Theatre

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

 Sun, 04 Jan at 01:00 pm Broadway at The National

O Night Divine - Choral Arts Holiday Concert

 Wed, 24 Dec at 02:00 pm The Kennedy Center

Mardi Gras at Dauphine's

 Sun, 15 Feb at 06:00 pm Dauphine’s USD 141 to 225

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

 Mon, 29 Dec at 07:00 pm National Theatre - DC

2026 MLK Holiday DC Annual Peace Walk & Parade

 Mon, 19 Jan at 11:00 am Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast USD 0 to 109

The Day After Christmas - Afrobeats Party W/ OPEN BAR

 Fri, 26 Dec at 10:00 pm Rosebar Lounge USD 0 to 36

A Family Christmas at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

 Wed, 24 Dec at 11:00 am Kennedy Center Concert Hall

The Pietasters Annual Holiday Show at 9:30 Club

 Sat, 27 Dec at 08:00 pm 9:30 Club

Ben Williams'

 Sun, 28 Dec at 08:00 pm 600 14th Street NW Washington DC 20005

National Christmas Tree & Holiday Lights Bus Tour

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:30 pm National Christmas Tree USD 73 to 98

Afro Caribbean Holiday Party ($500 Ugly Sweater Contest) W/ Open Bar

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 pm Abigail Free

FESTIVAL PASSES: DC Independent Film Festival Annual Forum Feb. 11-16, 2026

 Wed, 11 Feb at 12:00 pm Regal Gallery Place USD 30 to 150

2026 Cabaret at The Watergate Hotel

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm The Watergate Hotel, Virginia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA USD 57 to 253

The Basement R&B Party | DC | Holiday Edition

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm A.i. Warehouse USD 18 to 45

2026 WILL BE OUR YEAR!

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Town Tavern DC USD 23 to 63

WINTERFEST at Wunder Garten

 Mon, 01 Dec at 04:00 pm Wunder Garten Free

Blue Glove Presents: #1 DC BOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARTY 2025 | SACHI NIGHTCLUB

 Wed, 24 Dec at 10:00 pm Sachi Nightclub USD 23 to 193

Holidaze Party

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm Hard Rock Cafe USD 45 to 642

EU & Sugar Bear Performing Live – The Holiday Reunion

 Fri, 26 Dec at 08:00 pm Air Restaurant & Lounge USD 0 to 25

Afro-Fusion New Year Party at The Oliver

 Sun, 25 Jan at 08:00 pm The Oliver USD 0 to 109

CHRISTMAS EVE at SAX WEDNESDAYS

 Wed, 24 Dec at 11:00 pm SAX Dinner Theater and Lounge Free

Santa's Whi-ski Lodge: DC's Best Holiday Pop-Up Bar @ Chicken+Whiskey

 Wed, 03 Dec at 05:00 pm Chicken + Whiskey Free

American Promise at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

 Sat, 14 Feb at 08:00 pm Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Goombay Ugly Sweater Glow Party

 Sat, 27 Dec at 05:00 pm Consortium201

Sweet & Sour Valentine's Day Comedy Show

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:30 pm Busboys and Poets TAKOMA USD 18 to 130

Kwanzaa 2025 at African Art

 Fri, 26 Dec at 11:00 am Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Free

Sensory Friendly Morning at the Garden: “Season’s Greenings” Holiday Show

 Sat, 03 Jan at 09:30 pm U.S. Botanic Garden

DC Grand Market - Christmas Eve

 Wed, 24 Dec at 08:00 pm Seta Oasis Restaurant & Lounge USD 23

Holiday Evening Hours at the Garden with Kyung LeBlanc

 Tue, 30 Dec at 05:00 pm U.S. Botanic Garden

Feast of the Seven Fishes

 Wed, 24 Dec at 06:00 pm 550 Morse St. NE., Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20002

Christmas Scavenger Hunt in Washington D.C.: Help Santa save the Holiday!

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am 627 P St NW USD 5 to 20

Christmas Eve by Candlelight Service

 Wed, 24 Dec at 06:00 pm 1810 16th St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20009

NYE 2026 — Steve Washington & Friends (Mr. Henry's)

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:30 pm Mr. Henry's Capitol Hill Restaurant & Lounge

Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes

 Wed, 24 Dec at 04:00 pm 79 Potomac Ave SE Free

FREE LATE NIGHT STAND UP COMEDY SHOW! WASHINGTON DC U STREET NEW YEAR 2026

 Mon, 05 Jan at 09:00 pm Sudhouse DC Free

New Years Day "The Hangover" Brunch & Day Party at Lima

 Thu, 01 Jan at 01:00 pm Lima Twist Free

Christmas Day at Jackie

 Thu, 25 Dec at 11:00 am 79 Potomac Ave SE Free

THE ULTIMATE SORORITY TAKEOVER - FOUNDER DAY EDITION

 Sun, 18 Jan at 06:00 pm Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront USD 18 to 269

Mistletoe & Mischief DJ Darty in Santa’s Whi-Ski Lodge | Chicken+Whiskey

 Sat, 13 Dec at 05:00 pm Chicken + Whiskey Free

BQM Holiday Party!

 Sun, 28 Dec at 02:00 pm SALAZAR Free

🔍🎒 The Hidden Rooms Expedition

 Thu, 08 Jan at 10:00 am The Mansion on O & O Street Museum

Kids' Galette des Rois Party in the AFDC Library!

 Sat, 24 Jan at 02:30 pm Alliance Française de Washington DC USD 14 to 16

Champagne & Chandeliers

 Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm The Park at 14th USD 13 to 25

Holiday Evening Hours at the Garden with Josee

 Thu, 01 Jan at 05:00 pm U.S. Botanic Garden

Washington, D.C. St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC USD 0 to 36

Last Minute Shopping at The DC Pop Up

 Mon, 22 Dec at 11:00 am The DC Pop Up in Dupont Circle Free

DC-AAPOR Holiday Party

 Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm The Hamilton Free

Winter Wishes Cupcake Decorating Class w/ Cake-wich Craft

 Sun, 18 Jan at 03:00 pm Shop Made In DC - Union Market USD 81

STICKMAN live

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:30 pm Mr. Henry's

A Christmas Evening at Lady Madison

 Thu, 25 Dec at 03:00 pm Lady Madison Restaurant Free

TAP-DC Holiday Hangout

 Sat, 27 Dec at 03:00 pm The Board Room DC Free

Christmas Lessons & Carols

 Sun, 28 Dec at 10:00 am Church of the Epiphany Free

Kwanzaa Celebration: Embodying the Spirit of Sankofa

 Sat, 27 Dec at 04:00 pm Seekers Church Free

Untucked V: Return To The DewDew

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm The Dew Drop Inn - D.C.

Holiday Sip-n-Shop: Heirloom Hibiscus

 Sun, 18 Jan at 10:00 am Fia's Fabulous Finds Free

University of Arizona Alumni Bowl Game Happy Hour and Watch Party

 Fri, 02 Jan at 07:00 pm Mission Dupont Circle Free

Jamaal LIVE at SHANKLIN HALL

 Wed, 24 Dec at 06:00 pm Shanklin Hall Free

Let It Flow: A Mindful Coloring Experience

 Sun, 28 Dec at 02:00 pm Cleveland Park Library Free

Bending Toward Peace Truth and Justice

 Mon, 12 Jan at 06:30 pm Living Word Church Free

Au Jus vol. 5: Bonne Nuit

 Sat, 24 Jan at 02:00 pm Le Mont Royal USD 59

Washington D.C. Pride Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm Hard Rock Cafe USD 0 to 32

DC Sunday Class and Jam

 Sun, 28 Dec at 02:00 pm Dance Place

BRIT FLOYD - The Moon, The Wall and Beyond

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 pm Warner Theatre

UNBANNED: 100 Books x 100 Days Film Screening & Panel

 Sun, 18 Jan at 02:30 pm Miracle Theatre Free

Special Christmas Afternoon Tour of DC's Heroes, Heroines! Thurs, Dec. 25!

 Thu, 25 Dec at 03:00 pm The John Wilson Building USD 26

WRMB Game Day Performance & Get-together!

 Sun, 04 Jan at 12:00 pm Other Half Brewing DC

BRIT FLOYD - The Moon, The Wall and Beyond

 Sun, 15 Mar at 08:00 pm Warner Theatre

DC Sunday Jam: Underscore - first Sunday of the month

 Sun, 04 Jan at 02:00 pm Dance Place

Washington D.C. Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm Hard Rock Cafe Washington DC USD 7 to 31

Walk with Mayor Muriel Bowser in the MLK Day Holiday Parade

 Mon, 19 Jan at 10:30 am Barry Farm Recreation Center Free

The Fab Four: HELP!

 Fri, 01 May at 07:30 pm Warner Theatre

MATZOBALL® WASHINGTON DC XMAS EVE ages 21-49 December 24, 2025

 Wed, 24 Dec at 09:00 pm Decades DC USD 40 to 65

ABIGAIL FRIDAYS || OPEN BAR + VIP RSVP || ABIGAIL DC || #ABIGAILFRIDAYS

 Fri, 03 Mar at 11:00 pm Abigail Free

A Christmas Carol at Fords Theatre

 Thu, 20 Nov at 07:00 pm Fords Theatre

Saint Saturdays @ St Yves DC

 Sat, 10 Aug at 10:00 pm Saint Yves Free

Festive Fireside Chalets at metrobar

 Thu, 13 Nov at 05:00 pm metrobar DC USD 48

Frosted at Franklin Park 2025

 Fri, 21 Nov at 04:30 pm Franklin Park Free

SAINT SATURDAYS at ST. YVES | Hip-Hop & Top40

 Sat, 10 Jun at 10:00 pm Saint Yves Free

Washington, DC Cherry Blossoms Weekend

 Fri, 27 Mar at 04:30 am Washington D. C.

Holiday Pop Up Shop Curated by Neighbors DC

 Sat, 01 Nov at 11:00 am The Stacks Free

Rosebar Fridays W/ Open Bar

 Fri, 14 Feb at 10:00 pm Rosebar Free

Light Yards 2025

 Tue, 25 Nov at 05:00 pm The Sundeck at The Yards DC Free

Passport Poetry Open Mic

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm LYDIA ON H

Holiday Brunch at JINYA Ramen Bar

 Thu, 25 Dec at 11:00 am JINYA Ramen Bar - Union Market Free

ROSEBAR THURSDAYS || VIP RSVP || ROSEBAR DC || #THEDECKTHURSDAYS

 Thu, 24 Apr at 10:00 pm Rosebar Lounge Free

Rosebar Thursdays

 Thu, 27 Mar at 10:00 pm Rosebar Lounge Free

Thursdays at Twelve after Twelve DC

 Thu, 18 Jan at 10:00 pm Twelve After Twelve, 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA Free

THEDECKTHURSDAYS

 Thu, 17 Jun at 10:00 pm Rosebar Lounge Free

"REMIX" ROSEBAR TUESDAYS || VIP RSVP || ROSEBAR DC || #RemixTuesdays

 Tue, 18 Jun at 10:00 pm Rosebar Lounge Free

The Tinsel Tavern at TAP99

 Wed, 19 Nov at 03:00 pm Tap99 Free

Sax Wednesdays Hip Hop and R&B Every Wednesday!

 Wed, 15 Sep at 10:00 pm SAX Restaurant and Lounge Free

IN-GALLERY | Portrait Gallery Kids

 Mon, 12 Jun at 11:30 am National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Free

ISLAND FEVER FRIDAYS

 Fri, 01 Aug at 10:00 pm OCEAN LOUNGE USD 0 to 13

Chestnuts & Cheers: Chestnuts Roasting on An Open Fire

 Wed, 05 Nov at 05:00 pm Dovetail Bar & Restaurant Free

STYV “SHADOW” THURSDAYS || VIP RSVP || SAINT YVES DC || #STYVThursdays

 Thu, 06 Nov at 11:00 pm Saint Yves Free

NEXT LEVEL FRIDAYS DC | HipHop; AfroBeats; Dancehall; French Music;R&BSOCA

 Fri, 07 Mar at 10:00 pm NEXT LEVEL DC